UNDP Jobs - 67386- Re-advertisement INTERNATIONAL EXPERT in POLYURETH

Re-advertisement INTERNATIONAL EXPERT in POLYURETHANE FOAMS -

Location :

Home based, with missions to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

15-Aug-2016

Application Deadline :

22-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

possible extension for 2 (two) additional periods of 1 (one) year each with a maximum of 293 working

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is one of the 4 Implementing Agencies (IA) designated by the Multilateral Fund (MLF) to implement the Montreal Protocol’s Ozone Depletion Substances (ODS) phase-out projects.

Under this International Treaty, the Article 5 countries committed to phase-out its ODS consumption, including the total phase-out of the HCFCs by the year 2040. Furthermore, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol agreed under the Decision XIX/6 on the “Adjustment to the Montreal Protocol with regard to Annex C, Group I substances (HCFCs)” to “accelerate the phase-out of production and consumption of the hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)”, and the Article 5 (A5) countries have been requested by the Montreal Protocol’s Executive Committee to adopt a staged approach to the implementation of their HCFC Phase-out Management Plans (HPMP).

The HPMP implementation involves:

Assistance to determine related institutional, policy and legislation framework in line with strategies and action plans for compliance with the 1st Stage of HPMP and design and implementation of the 2nd stage of the HPMP;
Implementation of investment projects in the Polyurethane (PU) Foams sector for technological and industrial reconversion of HCFC consumers (end-users);
Verification of compliance met by the investment projects and finalization of activities (Project Closure Reports).

This Term of Reference (TOR) identifies and specifies the scope of services required for the fulfillment of the above components related to the PU Foam sector, and, therefore, an Individual Contract for Framework Agreement (Long Term Agreement) will be established for the accomplishment of the duties.

Long Term Agreement Disclosure:

UNDP at its own discretion showed interest to enter into a non-binding Framework/Long Term Agreement (LTA) as a result of this Individual Contract process under the following conditions:

a) The supplier/contractor shall provide the types of services, goods and/or deliverables, quoted in this bidding, which shall be reflected in a non-binding Long Term Agreement in the form attached hereto as the "Model Long Term Agreement for the Provision of Goods and/or Services to the United Nations office on Drugs and Crime/ United Nations Development Programme".

b) Such Goods and/or Services shall not be higher than the prices listed in the Price Schedule, and/or Bill of Quantities as applicable, for at least 6 months after entry into force of the LTA, and can be raised with a maximum of 5% per year, after the initial period of 6 months upon the agreement of both parties.

c) UNDP does not warrant that any quantity of Goods and/or Services will be purchased during the term of this arrangement.

d) In the event of any advantageous technical changes and/or downward pricing of the Goods and/or Services during the duration of this Agreement, the Supplier/Contractor shall notify UNDP immediately. UNDP will consider the impact of any such event and may request an amendment to the Long Term Agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Expert will work with UNDP, under the direct coordination of the Montreal Protocol Unit (MPU) Programme Coordinator, and with close collaboration with the Governments´ National Ozone Units (NOU) of Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela; carrying out the following services:

For project preparation:

Update of HCFC consumption survey on foam sector.
Provide assistance to NOU, UNDP’s Montreal Prootcol Unit/Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and Country Offices on the preparation of foam sector plans for the first and second stage of HCFC phase out management plans.

For HPMP implementation:

Develop specifications of equipment and support UNDP (MPU/BPPS) and Country Offices (or the project’s beneficiaries, when required) in the procurement processes in all phases. Maintain technical discussions with companies and equipment suppliers;
Provide assistance to the beneficiary companies in their engineering projects associated to the technology conversion and their work plan preparation;
Periodic follow up the project implementation for each assisted company, providing technical evaluations, progress reports and recommendations to assure the achievement of the objectives described in the Project Documents (ProDocs);
Undertake final revision and evaluation of installed equipment and civil works associated to each production line, including safeguard issues and production processes;
Provide technical assistance to UNDP on critical issues related to phase out of HCFC, which could include the formulation development and optimization, equipment testing, production trials and initial batches of commercial scale production with the HCFC alternative phased-in;
Verify that the commercial production free of ODS has taken place prior to the Incremental Operational Costs (IOCs) transfers. Endorse the process and validate the transfer of IOCs to the beneficiaries;
Undertake final revision and evaluation of information products and mandatory reports presented by the beneficiary companies.
Lead the project completion process including the confirmation of HCFC equipment destruction/retrofit, endorsement of payments, preparation and signature of handover protocols and certificates of completion when applicable.
Prepare the Project Completion Reports (PCR).
Prepare technical documents on project implementation.

Duration:

The contract will enter into effect upon signature by both parties and will be for an initial 1 (one) year, with possible extension for 2 (two) additional periods of 1 (one) year each with a maximum of 293 working days.

Duty Station:

Home based, with missions to Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela, as detailed in the Expected Missions, below.

Payment:

The consultant will receive payment based on satisfactory completion of tasks assigned.

Fees:

The candidate shall quote his/her services on a per diem amount basis or professional daily fees for services based on the deliverables identified below. All other mission travel related costs and other foreseeable mission related expenses must be quoted separately from the professional fee.

During the contract the following missions are expected to take place:

The consultant has to present the following products taking in consideration his/her duties and responsibilities listed in Item 2; All mission reports should include, but are not limited to: a. Mission preparation actions (technical assistance to beneficiary companies, mission action plan, on-site visits coordination, communications with local implementation team, project implementation plan review, previous mission follow-up recommendation review), b. Mission results (on-site visits, summary of findings and agreements, implementation progress on beneficiary companies), c. Post-mission follow–up recommendations.

Brazil

Twelve (12) missions total. Four (4) in 2016, four (4) in 2017 and four (4) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Sao Paulo for five (5) days.

Colombia

Five (5) missions total. One (1) in 2016, two (2) in 2017 and two (2) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Bogota for four (4) days.

Costa Rica

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2016 and one (1) in 2017. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to San Jose for three (3) days.

Cuba

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2016 and one (1) in 2017. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Havana for three (3) days.

Peru

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2016 and one (1) in 2017. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Lima for three (3) days.

Chile

Three (3) missions total. One (1) in 2016, one (1) in 2017 and one (1) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Santiago for four (4) days.

Bolivia

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2017 and one (1) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to La Paz for three (3) days.

Panama

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2016 and one (1) in 2017. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Panama City for three (3) days.

Paraguay

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2017 and one (1) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Asuncion for three (3) days.

Uruguay

Three (3) missions total. One (1) in 2016, one (1) in 2017 and one (1) in 2017. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Montevideo for three (3) days.

Venezuela

Two (2) missions total. One (1) in 2017 and one (1) in 2018. For the purpose of quoting, missions should be based on traveling to Caracas for three (3) days.

A total of 37 missions over the life of the contract. It is expected that every mission should last between 3 and 5 working days.

Missions which were not foreseen shall be paid according to UNDP IC Rules and Policy.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrate integrity by modeling UN values and ethical standards.
Promote the vision, mission, and strategic in goals of the UNDP and the MPU Unit.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Required Skills and Experience

A Best value for Money approach will be used in the evaluation of the applicants, and will lead to a combined score for technical capabilities and the financial offer.

Individual consultants will be evaluated based on Combined Scoring method [Technical (70%); Financial (30%)] taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.

Technical /Educational and Professional) Background (TS): 60% + Interview 10%= 70% total technical score. Only the candidates that score 42 or more points on their technical / educational and professional) background, will be invited for an interview

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanics, Electrical or related field is required, 10 points.

Experience

Working experience of at least 10 years in the research or development or technical assistance role in the PU Foams private sector is required 10 points. 1 extra point for every two (2) years of experience over 10 years; up tp 20 years.
Working experience in environmental related projects in at least two (2) developing countries is desirable, 2 points. One (1) point per additional countries where projects have been implemented. (Note: Regional or global projects count as 1 country); up to 10 points.
Knowledge of Montreal Protocol issues related to HCFC phase out is desirable; 5 points.
Working experience with Montreal Protocol foam projects design and implementation is desirable; 5 points.

Language

Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English; 5 points.
Working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is desirable; 2.5 points for each language up to 5 points.

Interview

Only the candidates that score 42 or more points on their technical / educational and professional) background, will be invited for an interview; up to 10 points.

Financial Proposal (30%): Based on their assessed technical capabilities, the candidates will receive the standard format that they must fill out to submit their financial offer.